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Gender-based violence in India: long-term trends
John Simister1, Parnika S Mehta
1University of London, UK. J.Simister@mbs.bbk.ac.uk
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|January 14, 2010
Summary
Domestic violence in India shows complex trends. While some indicators suggest women
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Domestic violence between husband and wife is a significant issue in Indian society.
- Understanding long-term trends and societal attitudes towards this violence is crucial for policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine long-term trends in domestic violence in India.
- To analyze societal attitudes towards domestic violence.
- To explore the relationship between women's liberation and domestic violence.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of crime data from India.
- Utilization of data from multiple Indian household surveys: Work Attitudes and Spending (1992-2007), World Values Survey (1990-2006), and Demographic and Health Surveys (1992-2005).
Main Results:
- Observed trends indicate a complex societal transition in India.
- Some changes suggest increased liberation for Indian women.
- However, other trends point to worsening conditions, including a rise in violence against women.
- Evidence suggests this increase in violence may be a male response to evolving, more modern attitudes among Indian women.
Conclusions:
- Indian society is undergoing a transition with mixed implications for women's safety and status.
- The rise in domestic violence may be a temporary phenomenon linked to societal modernization.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and address the dynamics of gender-based violence during this transition.
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